Algeria |
FIBA ranking | 136 3 (1 March 2024)[1] |
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Joined FIBA | 1963 |
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FIBA zone | FIBA Africa |
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National federation | Algerian Basketball Federation |
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Coach | Faid Bilal |
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Olympic Games |
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Appearances | None |
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FIBA World Cup |
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Appearances | 1 |
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Medals | None |
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FIBA Africa Championship |
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Appearances | 16 |
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Medals | Silver: 2001 Bronze: 1965 |
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The Algeria national basketball team (Arabic: منتخب الجزائر لكرة السلة) are the men's basketball side that represent Algeria in international competition, administered by the Fédération Algérienne de Basket-Ball.[2]
The squad finished in the final four every time it hosted a major international basketball tournament, including the African Basketball Championship and the All-Africa Games. They played in the 2002 FIBA World Championship in the United States, where they finished 15th.
History
Algeria team took part in the World Cup for the first time in 2002. It drew into the 'Group of Death' (alongside host United States, eventual Bronze medal winner Germany and Asian champion China), the Algerian Team struggled at its first Basketball World Cup appearance. They lost their first preliminary round game against the United States 60-100 and also their second and third first-round games against China (82-96) and Germany (70-102).[3] to a 4th place out of 4 finish. In their 2nd classification game, Algeria fared much better and dominated Lebanon to a 100-70 final score.[citation needed]
The team withdrew from the qualifiers for the 2023 FIBA World Cup due to COVID-19 related issues and was replaced by South Sudan, who managed to qualify for their first World Cup finals.[4]
Competitive record
Olympic Games | FIBA World Cup |
AfroBasket AfroBasket record | Appearances: 16 | AfroBasket finals | | Qualification | Year | Position | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | Pld | W | L | 1962 | did not qualify | | 1964 | 1965 | | 4 | 2 | 2 | 210 | 236 | −26 | 1968 | 8th | 5 | 2 | 3 | 349 | 353 | −4 | 1970 | did not qualify | 1972 | 1974 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 | 4th | 6 | 3 | 3 | 550 | 615 | −65 | 1981 | 4th | 6 | 4 | 2 | 364 | 335 | +29 | 1983 | 6th | 5 | 2 | 3 | 337 | 352 | −15 | 1985 | did not qualify | 1987 | 8th | 4 | 0 | 4 | 260 | 315 | −55 | 1989 | 6th | 5 | 2 | 3 | 399 | 488 | −89 | 1992 | 9th | 6 | 2 | 4 | 438 | 434 | +4 | 1993 | 5th | 4 | 2 | 2 | 197 | 236 | −39 | 1995 | 4th | 6 | 3 | 3 | 385 | 363 | +22 | 1997 | did not qualify | 1999 | 6th | 6 | 3 | 3 | 379 | 387 | −8 | 2001 | | 7 | 5 | 2 | 507 | 451 | +56 | 2003 | 7th | 6 | 3 | 3 | 458 | 450 | +8 | 2005 | 4th | 8 | 5 | 3 | 579 | 571 | +8 | 2007 | did not qualify | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2013 | 12th | 5 | 1 | 4 | 308 | 353 | −45 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2015 | 6th | 7 | 3 | 4 | 514 | 517 | −3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2017 | did not qualify | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2021 | Withdrew in qualification | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2025 | Withdrew in qualification | Total | 81 | 42 | 49 | 6234 | 6456 | −222 | | | African Games African Games record | Appearances: 5 | Year | Position | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | 1965 | 4th | 5 | 2 | 3 | 112 | 178 | −66 | 1973 | did not qualify | 1978 | 4th | 4 | 1 | 3 | 315 | 323 | −8 | 1987 | did not qualify | 1991 | 1995 | ?th | | | | | | | 1999 | did not qualify | 2003 | 2007 | 5th | 7 | 4 | 3 | 451 | 468 | −17 | 2011 | 4th | 7 | 3 | 4 | 417 | 455 | −38 | 2015 | did not qualify | 2019 | did not participate | 2023 | Total | | | | | | | |
AfroCan
Arab Championship
- 1981 Tunisia : 2nd
- 1994 Egypt : 2nd
- 2000 Algeria : 2nd
- 2005 Saudi Arabia : Winner
- 2015 Egypt: 2nd
- 2018 Egypt: 2nd
- 2022 Dubai : 3rd
Mediterranean Games
Islamic Solidarity Games
Roster
Team for the 2015 FIBA Africa Championship.
Algeria men's national basketball team roster |
Players | Coaches |
Pos. | No. | Name | Age – Date of birth | Height | Club | Ctr. | G/F | 5 | Abdesslem Dekkiche | 29 – (1986-02-27)27 February 1986 | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | GS Pétroliers | | PG | 7 | Samir Mekdad | 28 – (1986-10-12)12 October 1986 | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | Berck | | PG | 8 | Mounir Benzegala | 28 – (1987-04-07)7 April 1987 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | GS Pétroliers | | F | 9 | Mohamed Harat | 25 – (1990-06-09)9 June 1990 | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | Al-Shamal SC | | C | 11 | Touhami Ghezzoul | 28 – (1987-01-05)5 January 1987 | 2.09 m (6 ft 10 in) | GS Pétroliers | | F | 14 | Mehdi Cheriet | 28 – (1987-04-12)12 April 1987 | 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) | Roanne | | | - Head coach
- Ali Fellali
- Legend
- Club – describes last
club before the tournament - Age – describes age
on 19 August 2015 |
Notable players
There are several Algerian players playing professionally in Europe, mostly in France. As of 2010/2011, two play in the top level division.
Head coach position
- Faid Bilal: 2000–2002 [5]
- Ahmed Loubachria:2007-2009
- Ali Filali:2009-2010
- Sean Whalen: 2010-2013
- Faid Bilal: 2013-2014
- Ali Filali: 2014-2015
- Ahmed Loubachria: 2016-2017
- Mohamed Yahya: 2018-2019
- Faid Bilal: 2019- Dec 2021
- Ahmed Bendjabou: 2022- now
Kit
Manufacturer
2015: Peak[6]
2015: Ooredoo[6]
References
- ^ "FIBA Ranking Presented by Nike". FIBA. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ FIBA National Federations – Algeria, fiba.com, accessed 14 July 2013.
- ^ "Schedule & results | 2002 World Championship for Men | ARCHIVE.FIBA.COM". www.fiba.com. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ "Senior Men qualify for World Cup 2023". South Sudan Basketball Federation. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ Head coaches, fiba.com, accessed 8 May 2013.
- ^ a b 2015 Afrobasket - Final Round - Mohamed HARAT (ALG)'s profile - FIBA.com, Retrieved 3 October 2015.
External links
- Algeria Basketball Portal (in French)
- Africabasket – Algeria Men National Team
- FIBA Profile
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